Air Fryer Chicken Recipe with Vegetable – Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe — Eatwell101

Air Fryer Chicken and vegetable recipe – This air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe makes a quick and nutritious meal that you can whip up in less than 20 minutes. Air fryer chicken breast is cooked in the air fryer along with loads of veggies and seasoning. This simple air fryer recipe is an amazing option if you are short on time and need a nutritious low-carb, gluten-free meal that is both fast and delicious. Enjoy!

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Air fryer chicken recipe

Air fryer chicken and vegetable recipe is quick, easy, and tastes amazing. Being similar to convection ovens, air fryers use a heating element to heat the air in the appliance, then a fan circulates hot air that cooks the food. This chicken breast air fryer recipe is the best way to cook chicken and vegetables for a full meal beside the regular oven. It’s quick, easy, and brings out the flavors of both chicken and vegetables.

How to make air fryer chicken and vegetables

Start by chopping all the ingredients into bite-size pieces. Try cutting even-sized pieces so the chicken and veggies cook evenly in the air fryer. Toss chicken and veggies with olive oil and seasoning. Then spread everything in the insert of the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Chicken should be golden brown on the edges and cooked through.

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Why you’ll love this air fryer chicken recipe

• Quick and easy preparation: This air fryer chicken and vegetables recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights or when you need a fast meal.
• Nutritious and low-carb: By using fresh vegetables and lean chicken breast, this recipe provides a healthy and nutritious option that is also low in carbohydrates.
• Versatile and customizable: This recipe can be easily modified to suit your preferences and dietary restrictions. You can switch up the vegetables or seasoning to create different variations, making it a versatile option for any palate. Plus, it is gluten-free and can be made keto-friendly by using different seasonings.

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Directions

1. To make the air fryer chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (200ºC). 

2. In the meantime, chop the vegetables and chicken into small pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.

3. Add the oil and all seasoning ingredients to the bowl and toss the chicken and veggies to combine.

4. Add the chicken and veggies to the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway, or until the chicken and veggies are charred and the chicken bites are cooked through. Serve the air fryer chicken and veggies immediately, sprinkled with parsley and red chili pepper flakes if you like. Enjoy! ❤️

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Tips for the air fryer chicken recipe

• Think of removing chicken breasts and vegetables from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking in the air fryer to bring them close to room temperature.
• You can replace the Italian seasoning and Cajun with any spice blend you like: blackening seasoning, taco seasoning, etc…
• Mix up your seasoning blend before adding it to the diced chicken breasts and vegetables so that everything is seasoned evenly. 
• If you don’t have chicken breasts, try with chicken thighs – you might want to trim off a little of the fat on chicken thighs.

What to serve with air fryer chicken and vegetables?

This air fryer fried chicken bites and veggies recipe is already a meal on its own, but if you’re extra hungry, you can serve them over steamed cauliflower rice. It will be amazing!

How long to keep the air fryer chicken leftovers?

You can keep the air fryer chicken leftovers for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

What other vegetables can we cook with chicken in the air fryer?

Most vegetables that cook pretty quickly will work with air fryer chicken: asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, corn…

I don’t have an air fryer: how to roast chicken and veggies in the oven?

To bake chicken and vegetables in the oven, simply preheat your oven to 450ºF (220ºC) and roast seasoned chicken and veggies on a sheet pan for 15-20 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Same as with the air fryer: toss the ingredients halfway through cooking so they cook evenly.

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